1. Interviewing Success Woman’s Peer Group Presentation Rose M. Haensly
Chapter Executive
NECA-Western NY Chapter

2. Defining Success:
Webster’s definition: an event that accomplishes its intended purpose.
Different areas of success:
*Career *Health *Spiritual *Family/Friends
Success in HR Management: Finding the Right Person for the Right Job.

3. Focus: Interviewing Success
Goals as the Interviewer:
1. Fill an open position with the most qualified person.
2. Fill an open position in the most economical manner.
3. Fill it as soon as possible.

4. What can go WRONG?? Filling the position with the wrong person
Cost of turnover to your profits
Cost of disruption to other employees and to your customers

5. The PLAN to get it right the first time:
Decide what type of person best fits the personality of the manager.
Determine the skills & education level truly necessary for the position.
Determine the specific job duties-have a job description, including standard office procedures. (SOP)
Determine the level of compensation and benefits your company is willing to pay to obtain the right person, the first time!

6. Pre-screening Process
Ways of disqualifying candidates to decide who to interview:
Does the cover letter catch my attention?
Does the resume list experience & education that meets the minimum qualifications?
Are there any spelling/grammar errors?
Could also utilize a telephone interview.

7. Successful Interviewing Tips
Examine Resumes/Applications carefully
Consider an interview to be an exchange of information. Get as much as you can.
Stay on Track-Do not discuss personal issues
Prepare a list of questions/benefits.
Talk Less – Listen More
Consider Compatibility within department
Don’t lead the candidate or guide answers

8. What NOT to ask at the Interview
Family Questions
Religion Questions
National Origin Questions
Political Affiliation Questions
Do you have children or plan on having them
Have you ever been injured on the job
Have you ever been arrested
What year did you graduate from HS
What year were you born
Do you have any disabilities

9. Follow up after the interview
Do your homework on the final candidates- check references and education
Make sure pre-employment tests are relevant
Call back for second interview-have different questions and give more information
Pre-employment / Post-Offer Testing:
Physical
Drug/Alcohol Screening
Lie Detector Testing
Make an offer to the final candidate in writing

10. Questions ?? HANDOUTS: -Best Employment Law Websites
-Top Tips for Avoiding Legal Trouble with Employees
-Family & Medical Leave Act of 1993 Facts